Department Colloquium | The Joys and Challenges in Changing to the Scale Up Paradigm

Andrew Hirsch (Purdue University)

Even before Purdue opened its Active Learning Center, I staked my claim to a room designed according to the SCALE UP model. Having stuck out my neck, I then had to jump in with both feet. I will share my experience in converting the introductory mechanics course– one of the major gateways required of all first-year engineering majors.